12 1/2 W. Broadway, Williston, ND
Employment Opportunities
What we do here
Here at Books on Broadway, we pride ourselves in the books, unique gifts and souvenirs we sell, providing a service for our community. We offer a personal touch to all our special orders and strive to leave each customer with smile as they leave our store!
These are things we look for in our employees as well. Hard-working and willing to help all customers with their book and gift needs. We look for friendly, outgoing individuals who can recommend good reads and share their favorite stories. And our employees are also trained to barista in the coffee shop tucked into the back of the store.
So who is this job for? This job is an ideal one for someone looking for supplemental income, has read and found some favorite books in their adventures into literature, and is willing to learn new things. As a part-time position employment, we look for individuals who may be looking to get out of the house and socialize while working with a great team of people.
Below is a detailed description of the job. Keep in mind this is not everything that may come up.
Books on Broadway Job Description
Part-Time Sales Associate/Barista
Hours: Weekday and Weekend shifts during business hours (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday- Saturday, 1:00 PM-5:30 PM Sunday).
Part time Positions only-12-18 hours. Flexible position.
This job is a cross-trained job, meaning that employees are trained in both sales associate and barista area. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Summary The Sales Associate is responsible for creating a sense of welcome and hospitality to Books on Broadway while also providing excellent customer service for all customer needs and purchases
Essential Job Functions Responsibilities (Sales Associate)
• Greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Direct visitors to desired locations in the store.
• Maintain order of front desk and retail area daily, including stocking books, card racks, Woolworth table, toys, etc.
• Utilize computers for Sales, Order look-up, etc.
• Provide recommendations and offer ordering when books are not in stock.
Responsibilities (Retail Function)
• Provide excellent customer service for all customer needs and purchases.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the bookstore.
• Assist with merchandise inventories and data input of all inventories.
• Gather information to be used for the ordering of books or merchandise.
• Assist in the display of books or merchandise in store.
• Account for the monies collected from business transactions
• Assist in the receiving and stocking or preparing of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Be competent in all aspects of the POS system and the related equipment including cash registers and computer and printer applications.
• Keep clothing and merchandise on shelves neat and make sure bookshelves are stocked and books are straightened daily.
• Keep in the know of new books coming out and popular authors of the areas.
Summary The Barista is responsible for creating a sense of welcome and hospitality to Dakota Soda & Coffee Company (a.k.a. Books on Broadway Coffee Bar) while also providing excellent customer service for all customer drink and snack needs.
Essential Job Functions Responsibilities (Barista)
• Greet visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Direct visitors to menu items and specials
• Maintain order of coffee bar and behind the bar area
• Prepare and serve drinks that meet quality standards
Responsibilities (Barista Function)
- Prepare and serve coffee and tea drinks that meet quality standards
- Properly handle and maintain all equipment
- Respond to orders, questions, concerns, and complaints in a polite and efficient manner
- Serve customers quickly and efficiently
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings
- Observe relevant health and safety standards
- Keep coffee bar area clean or orderly
Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility and physical exertion; duties involve moving materials weighing 10-20 pounds frequently, 25-35 pounds occasionally. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, espresso machine, and similar machines.
Want to join the team?
Stop in and drop of your resume or email your resume to us here! WE DO NOT DO COLD CALLS. A resume must be sent in or dropped off to be considered for employment.
